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$26.3 Million Road Project Begins In Hudson Valley $26.3 Million Road Project Begins In Hudson Valley
$26.3 Million Road Project Begins In Hudson Valley Work has started on a section of Hudson Valley roadway to upgrade drainage systems, fortify stone, resurface the road, and more. According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, the $26.3 million project begins Monday, Oct. 21, and will occur in Orange County along a 4.9-mile stretch of Route 9W atop Storm King Mountain in Cornwall and Highlands.  The scenic highway between Newburgh and Bear Mountain on the western side of the Hudson River serves as an essential access road for the US Military Academy at West Point and many other popular attractions in the Hudson Valley region. “New Yorkers n…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork is scheduled for a busy stretch of I-684in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the northbound side will be reduced to one lane between Exit 6A (Route 22) in Lewisboro and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem, on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to facilitate bridge work, weather permitting.

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by Daily Voice
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Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend
Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that extra patrols will be on the lookout for drunk and drugged drivers over the Fourth of July weekend. Starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and lasting through midnight on Sunday, July 7, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols on highways across the state. The extra patrols will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving in an effort to curb impaired drivers and target other traffic infractions, Hochul said. “State Police and local law enforcement agencies will once again be out on New Y…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley
Road Closure Alert: I-84 Construction Work To Limit Lanes In Hudson Valley Construction work on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will reduce the highway to one lane in each direction on weeknights for several months. The state Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect one lane to close along I-84 in each direction between Exit 36 (I-87) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh on weeknights beginning Monday, June 12. The construction will run through Friday, October 27, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate roadway construction work, weather permitting, DOT said. The department said that motorists should anticipate delays and u…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways
Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Two Busy Westchester Roadways There will be lane reductions and ramp closures on two of Westchester’s busiest roadways for several months as contracting crews prepare to work on a construction project in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an alert cautioning motorists that roadwork is scheduled to begin on the Saw Mill River Parkway and Route 119 in the Town of Greenburgh. Closures on the parkway are expected to begin at the intersection of Route 119 beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. The lane reductions and ramp closures are planned to last through the end of November. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
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Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Temporary lane closures for bridge and road construction projects on New York State highways will soon be suspended due to holiday travel. New York State officials said the lane closures will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27. Construction will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, to ease travel.  "We are in the midst of one of the busiest travel times of the year and we want to ensure all New Yorkers are able to reach their destinations safely and without delay, so they can enjoy the holiday …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures on a pair of Westchester County parkways to allow for the erection of a temporary bridge in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that lane closures have been planned on the Saw Mill River and Sprain Brook Parkways next week for bridgework and pavement repairs. These closures have been announced by the NYSDOT: In the villages of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson, single lane closures with 15 minute traffic stoppages are expected along the northbound and southbound Saw Mill River Parkway, between Exit 13 …

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Taconic State Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled There will be daily road closures on the Taconic State Parkway in the area as contracting crews perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an advisory that there will be lane closures in both directions between the Westchester-Putnam county line and exit 31 (Route 301) beginning on Sunday, May 17. The closures are expected to last through Friday, June 12. According to the NYSDOT, all northbound and southbound lanes will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily Sundays through Thursdays. One northbound and southbound lane will also be closed from 5 …

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be single-lane closures for several hours on Route 17 in Orange County. Route 17 will be closed eastbound between exit 126 (Route 94) and exit 129 (Museum Village Road) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 in the Town of Blooming Grove and Village of Chester. According to the NYSDOT, motorists should expect delays in the area during the construction activities, and should plan accordingly. “Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act…

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by Zak Failla
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Road Closures Announced During Taconic Parkway Pudding Street Overpass Project Road Closures Announced During Taconic Parkway Pudding Street Overpass Project
Road Closures Announced During Taconic Parkway Pudding Street Overpass Project A $28.9 million project for a new bridge over the Taconic State Parkway at the Pudding Street intersection in Putnam Valley has started. A new bridge has been pushed by state and local officials at the dangerous intersection dating back more than a decade. The intersection is the only at-grade crossing on the busy highway in Putnam County. As part of the project, new ramps will also be installed in the area to realign with the Taconic State Parkway, making the area safer for pedestrians, commuters, school buses, and emergency service vehicles. During the project, at least two lanes will…

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single- and double-lane closures on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. The Department says that various single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for I-684 northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (NY Route 35) in the Westchester County town of Bedford. The closures start from Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. to Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 a.m. and will continue overnight except on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice while crews perform construction activities, weather per…

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by Valerie Musson
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Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie
Route 44 Ramp Closure Scheduled In Town of Poughkeepsie There will be temporary delays on Route 44 in Dutchess County this week as contractors close down an exit ramp for several hours to conduct construction work in Poughkeepsie. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29, there will be an exit ramp closure eastbound on Route 44 (Haight Avenue) at Main Street / Dutchess Turnpike, weather permitted. The closure is expected to last through 11:30 a.m. During the closure, the NYSDOT said motorists can expect possible delays and a detour will be posted. There is expected to be signage and…

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by Zak Failla
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$2.2M Project To Improve I-84, Route 312 Interchange In Putnam Starts $2.2M Project To Improve I-84, Route 312 Interchange In Putnam Starts
$2.2M Project To Improve I-84, Route 312 Interchange In Putnam Starts The $2.2 million construction project to improve safety and traffic flow between Interstate 84 and Route 312 in the Town of Southeast is officially underway, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The project will include the installation of redesigned turning lanes, better-coordinated traffic signals, pavement markings, new signage and more in an effort to improve efficiency and safety for motorists traveling between the two major roadways. The project will also help provide better access to local stores and businesses. Part of the project also includes the repaving of…

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by Valerie Musson
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Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684
Expect Delays: Daytime Double Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 Motorists traveling on I-684 in Westchester and Putnam counties may see delays this week as contracting crews conduct work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that there will be double lane closures northbound on I-684 in North Salem and Southeast between exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) and exit 9 (I-84). The lane closures are expected between 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6. During the construction work, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Flaggers and signage is ex…

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by Zak Failla
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State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times Christmas has come early for travelers in New York, as all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects has been suspended on state highways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all road work behind temporary lane closures ended beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and lasting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Work will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2. "The holiday season is a special time of year that should be spent in the company of family and friends and not in construction-related traffic jams,” NYSDO…

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by Zak Failla
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Days-Long Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route In Orange County Days-Long Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route In Orange County
Days-Long Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route In Orange County A busy Orange County roadway will be closed for more than a week as crews perform construction activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, Route 208 will be closed between Clove Road and JMD Drive in Blooming Grove. The closure is expected to last until 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29. Single lane closures with alternating traffic are expected to occur daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Wednesday, October 17 to Friday, October 19, and again from Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 2. During the construction…

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by Zak Failla
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Separate I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled Separate I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled
Separate I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled There will be ramp closures on I-84 for several days in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that beginning on Monday, Sept. 17, there wlll be ramp closures on the interstate in Putnam and Dutchess counties, as crews perform construction activities in the area. Each day, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be nightly closures in Southeast on the westbound exit 20S (I-684 South). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Fishkill, the I-84 exit ramp to exit 12 (Route 52) is scheduled to close. The ramp closures are expected to last through Friday, Sept…

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by Zak Failla
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I-84, I-684 Ramp Closures Scheduled I-84, I-684 Ramp Closures Scheduled
I-84, I-684 Ramp Closures Scheduled There will be overnight ramp closures on I-684 and I-84 in Putnam County for several days, beginning this week. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning on Monday, Aug. 13, there will be ramp closures on the interstates in Southeast, as contracting crews continue a pavement and resurfacing project in the area. The closures are expected to last through Thursday, Aug. 16. Officials said that each night, the I-684 southbound ramp to Exit 9E/W (I-84) will be closed. The I-84 eastbound ramp to Exit 20N (Route 22 north) will also be closed. …

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by Zak Failla